Yesterday

American Robin vs Mourning Dove

Get ready for a Smash Boom Best bird bonanza. Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby have gone bananas for birds in the last few years. They’re real-life friends and musicians, who host the podcast Extremely Accurate Bird Songs. Today, however, friends become foes as they each rep a differ ... Show More

39m 44s

Oct 26

Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full, ad-free episode, ⁠⁠join Smarty Pass⁠⁠. You also get access to all ... Show More

22m 31s

Oct 22

Attics vs Basements

It’s a building battle from top to bottom. Attics sit high above the world, basements are cool lairs down below. Both can be fun, both can be creepy, but only one can win. Digging deep for basements is musician and one half of the band Koo Koo – Bryan Atchison! And unleashing som ... Show More

36m 27s

Mar 2023

Pancakes vs. Waffles

Today’s debate is all about the breakfast of champions. Batter up, because it’s pancakes vs. waffles! Podcast producer and pancake promoter Marcel Malekebu goes griddle to iron with Terrible, Thanks for Asking host, author, and waffler Nora McInerny. Who will win this breakfast b ... Show More

37m 56s

Aug 2024

Donuts vs. Bagels: a circular debate

Today’s debate features two delicious and delectable delicacies. It’s Donuts vs. Bagels! Listen as comedian Comrade Tripp dishes on donuts while actor and animator Brant Miller boasts the beauty of bagels. Who will be crowned the tastiest treat? Head on over to smashboom.org and ... Show More

35m 31s

Mar 2025

Cake vs. Pie: a tasty debate

Today’s debate is a boisterous bake-off between two desserts. It’s cake vs. pie! Writer and dog enthusiast Delia Bloom claims cake is the coolest, while writer and producer Mickey Bloom keeps his eye on the prize for team pie. Who will be crowned the Smash BLOOM Best? Head on ove ... Show More

42m 25s

Oct 2023

Hot Sauce vs. Butter: a flavorful debate

Today’s debate is a saucy matchup of two flavorful feasts. It’s zesty tang meets creamy dream – hot sauce vs. butter! Brains On co-creator Marc Sanchez is ready to sizzle for team Hot Sauce and podcast producer Tracy Mumford will take you from bland to grand with Team Butter. Hea ... Show More

38m 5s

Mar 2024

Soup vs. Sandwiches: a delicious debate

Today’s debate is a flavorful feast of deliciousness. It’s a warm, comforting bowl vs. a hearty handful for your soul. It’s soup vs. sandwiches! Actor, writer, and voiceover artist Taj Ruler slurps up success for team soup, while actor, writer and improviser Rita Boersma stands u ... Show More

36m 56s

Jan 2023

Mustard vs. Mayo

The queens of condiments go jar to jar in today’s yummy rumble. Give it up for mayo vs. mustard! In one corner, we’ve got comedian, actor and host of Forever Ago Joy Dolo defending mustard! In the other, it’s comedian, actor and writer Becky Abrams muscling it up for team mayo! W ... Show More

35m 43s

Mar 2024

Cereal vs. Toast: A Smarty Pass Sneak Peek

Breakfast, it's the meal of champions. But producer Ruby Guthrie thinks champions should eat toast while producer Anna Weggel believes they should eat cereal. Lucky for these two Brains On host Molly Bloom has the tastiest of ways to settle this dispute. See omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

2m 26s

Jul 2020

Pancakes vs. Waffles

Today, we figure out once and for all which is better, pancakes or waffles?

38m 25s

Feb 2024

IHOP vs. Denny’s

Today, Josh and Nicole go head-to-head in the ultimate breakfast brawl, comparing the delights of Denny's and IHOP. From fluffy stacks of pancakes to sizzling bacon, join them as they settle the score on which diner truly takes the crown.Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1Chec ... Show More

47m 39s

May 2025

Jelly Beans vs. Beans: a flavorful debate

Today’s debate is a mouthwatering showdown between a colorful sweet treat and the goon of legumes. Put your hands together because it’s Jelly Beans vs. Beans! We’ve got actor and writer Mike Cabellon here to fight for Team Beans and comedian and photographer Ali Horman is here to ... Show More

34m 37s